Morgan Douglas Collins, son of the late Ival Wendell Collins and Mary Francis Owen Collins was born October 20, 1954 at West Plains, Missouri. Morgan passed peacefully at his home surrounded by his loved ones on November 28, 2021 at the age of Sixty-seven years.
On June 25, 1977 he was married to Terry Lee Richardson in Ozark County, Missouri. He was a retired Boilermaker. Morgan was a loving husband, precious son, best brother and a Special Daddy to his children as well as a great ‘Papa’ to his grandchildren and great grandchildren. Morgan holds a special place in the hearts of his family, friends and all who knew him as a selfless, giving, patient and truly gentle soul. His love for fishing (all night with only a bite), deer and turkey hunting which he willingly and patiently shared with his children and grandchildren thrilled him so.
Morgan is survived by his wife of Forty-four years, Terry Lee Collins of the family home; his Precious Mama Mary Francis Owen Collins; Three children, Crisi Hadley and husband James, Douglas Collins, Leigh Collins and Thomas McGoldrick; Seven grandchildren, Victoria McKee, Nicholas Hadley, Kyle Hadley, Zeriah Jones, Kailee Collins and Willow Collins. A very special Great Granddaughter Scarlett Collins (Little Starlett to Morgan). One brother, Galen Collins and wife Margaret; Two sisters, Teresa Goodpasture, Terena Hudson and husband Lionel Hudson; Four brothers-in-law, Charles Richardson and wife Phyllis, Doyle Richardson and wife Joan, Jerry Richardson and wife Vicky, Gary Richardson and wife Janet; One sister-in-law, Sherry Pemberton and husband Rocky, with many family and friends who were also family to Morgan. He was of the Church of Christ faith.
He was preceded in death by his Daddy, Ival Wendell Collins, several Brothers-in-law, Sisters-in-law, Aunts, Uncles, Nieces & Nephews – too numerous to name but always in our hearts and never forgotten.
Graveside services will be held at 2:00 p.m. Thursday, December 2, 2021 at Elijah Cemetery and under direction of Robertson-Drago Funeral Home.
In lieu of flowers the family request donations be made in his honor to St. Jude Children’s Hospital or Cancer Organization of Choice and mailed to Robertson-Drago Funeral Home.
Morgan Douglas Collins, 67, Caulfield, Missouri, passed away at 9:35 a.m., Sunday, November 28, 2021, at his home. Arrangements are under the direction of Robertson-Drago Funeral Home.
